AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEl Niño Fallout: Pagasa warns the Philippines may see the southwest monsoon start earlier than usual—late May to early June—but heavier rains may not fully kick in until early June, as El Niño’s grip raises drought and flood swings across regions. Water & Heat Pressure: Thailand has issued maximum environmental alerts for a Super El Niño-driven heat and drought emergency, with forecasts pushing toward record 45°C conditions and major reservoir strain. Food Policy Fight: In the Philippines, lawmakers and farmer groups back a push to restore National Food Authority rice market powers, arguing price volatility and warehouse congestion worsened after the Rice Tarrification Law. Fertilizer Supply: Russia and Bangladesh signed a record potash deal—over 500,000 tons for 2026-27—aimed at stabilizing inputs. Livestock Health: South Africa’s court order allows private procurement and administration of Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccines, pending review. Tech for Farms: Japan’s NTT and Kubota, with DOCOMO, tested remote farm robot communications using mixed mobile-satellite links to keep video control working in mountainous terrain.
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